Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clothesline

noun
/ˈkloʊðsaɪn/
Definition
A length of cord or wire used to hang clothes to dry.
Examples
  • After washing the clothes, she hung them on the clothesline in the backyard.
  • The sunny weather was perfect for using the clothesline to dry our laundry.
  • He installed a clothesline to save money on electricity by air drying his clothes.
Meaning
A clothesline is typically set up outdoors, where clothes are hung up after washing to air dry in the sun or wind.
Synonyms
  • Drying line
  • Clothes rack
  • Washing line